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Spring is in the air !

By IKON | March 28, 2024

A Spanish´Tapas Night 6 April ,2024 7.30 pm Welcome to the Spanish Lifestyle of taste ! Let´s travel all acrossSpain through food and wine by the hands of Maria and Tony in a night full of flavorful dishes that will reveal some Spanish gems. We will focus on local cuisine, unveiling destinations, traditions and wine […]

The Magic of Southern Spain.

By IKON | February 16, 2024

A Tapas Night 20 April ,2024 7.30 pm Welcome to the Spanish Lifestyle of taste ! Let´s travel to the South of Spain through food and wine by the hands of Maria and Tony in a night full of flavorful dishes that will reveal some Spanish gems. We will focus on Andalucia unveiling destinations, local […]

Fall in Love with Spain. A Galentines´Dinner

By IKON | January 30, 2024

February 10 ,2024 7.30 pm Welcome to the Spanish Lifestyle of taste ! Fall in Love with Spain through its food and wine by the hands of Maria and Tony in this fun and educational night. We will travel all around Spain unveiling destinations and wine regions. Indulge in the World of Spanish Tapas paired […]

Tapas Night by IKON

By IKON | January 5, 2024

January 20 ,2024 8 pm Welcome to the Spanish Lifestyle of taste ! Enjoy a fun and educational soiree while savouring delicious authentic tapas paired with unique wines from Spain. From cold to hot, from large to small, this evening of tapas has it all. You will learn about each tapa; its origin and ingredients, […]

Tapas Night by IKON

By IKON | October 26, 2023

November 11 ,2023 8 pm Welcome to the Spanish Lifestyle of taste ! Enjoy a fun and educational soiree while savouring delicious authentic tapas paired with unique wines from Spain. From cold to hot, from large to small, this evening of tapas has it all. You will learn about each tapa; its origin and ingredients, […]

Friend´s Tapas Night

By IKON | October 9, 2023

October 21 ,2023 8 pm Welcome friends to the Spanish Lifestyle of taste ! Enjoy a fun and educational soiree with us while savouring delicious authentic tapas paired with unique wines from Spain. From cold to hot, from large to small, this evening of tapas has it all. You will learn about each tapa; its […]

Tapas Night

By IKON | July 19, 2023

November 11 ,2023 8 pm Welcome to the Spanish Lifestyle of taste ! Enjoy a fun and educational soiree while savouring delicious authentic tapas paired with unique wines from Spain. From cold to hot, from large to small, this evening of tapas has it all. You will learn about each tapa; its origin and ingredients, […]

Tapas Night

By IKON | June 12, 2023

June 24,2023 8 pm Welcome to the Spanish Lifestyle of taste ! Enjoy a fun and educational soiree while savouring delicious authentic home made tapas paired with unique wines from Spain. From cold to hot, from large to small, this evening of tapas has it all. You will learn about each tapa; its origin and […]

Tapas Night

By IKON | April 25, 2023

June 3 ,2023 8 pm Welcome to the Spanish Lifestyle of taste ! Enjoy a fun and relaxed soiree with friends while savouring delicious authentic home made tapas. From cold to hot, from large to small, this evening of tapas has it all. You will learn about each tapa; its origin and ingredients before you […]

Tapas Night

By IKON | April 6, 2023

May 20 ,2023 8 pm Welcome to the Spanish Lifestyle of Taste ! Enjoy a fun and relaxed soiree with friends while savouring delicious authentic home made tapas. From cold to hot, from large to small, this evening of tapas has it all. You will learn about each tapa; its origin and ingredients before you […]

Tapas Night

By IKON | March 30, 2023

April 22, 2023 8 pm Welcome to the Spanish Lifestyle of taste ! Enjoy a fun and relaxed soiree with friends while savouring delicious authentic home made tapas. From cold to hot, from large to small, this evening of tapas has it all. You will learn about each tapa; its origin and ingredients before you […]

Tapas Night

By IKON | February 16, 2023

April 1,2023 8 pm Welcome to the Spanish Lifestyle of taste ! Enjoy a fun and relaxed soiree with friends while savouring delicious authentic home made tapas. From cold to hot, from large to small, this evening of tapas has it all. You will learn about each tapa; its origin and ingredients before you bite […]

Epicurean Trip to Madrid & Southern Spain

By IKON | February 8, 2023

Spain is all about passion, culinary experiences, great wine regions and exceptional accommodations in unparalleled locations full of history , charm and character. Our mission is for  you to enjoy it with insiders ‘scoop knowledge with a white glove service. IKON has put together an itinerary to make friends, create everlasting memories and discover why […]

Unwind with Tapas Night

By IKON | February 2, 2023

March 31,2023. 8pm Welcome to the Spanish Lifestyle of taste ! Enjoy a fun and relaxed soiree with friends while savouring delicious authentic home made tapas. From cold to hot, from large to small, this evening of tapas has it all. You will learn about each tapa; its origin and ingredients before you bite into […]

Spanish Cooking Series

By IKON | January 20, 2023

Tapas Night February 4, 2023, 8pm. Spanish cooking is about more than recipes—it’s about cooking techniques, as well as the quality and nutritional value of the food using fresh, high-quality ingredients and time-honored Spanish recipes. Come and work closely with me in a fun relaxed hands-on environment. The class is aimed at giving you the […]

Smart Moms´ Cooking

By IKON | February 2, 2023

April 19, 2023. 10 am. Smart cooking is about more than recipes—it’s about cooking techniques, as well as the quality and nutritional value of the food for the whole family in a time sensitive environment. In my class you’ll work closely with me in a fun relaxed hands-on environment. This cooking class is aimed at […]

Travelling Style Series by Maria

By IKON | January 20, 2023

In partnership with Naples Lifestyle Magazine, IKON will customize one of a kind trips to Spain, Portugal and Africa for the magazine´s discerning clientele. An itinerary to make friends, create everlasting memories and discover why traveling is one of the finest pleasures you can have. Enjoy these destinations at their best with a team of […]

IKON UNCORKED: SOUTH AFRICA’S FINEST PINOTAGE

By IKON | February 28, 2018

When thinking about wine, we should always think about the fruit (grape) and how the juice from this fruit is the basis for a wines essence. The Pinotage grape (and wine) is a cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsault (a.k.a. in South Africa at the time as Hermitage) was invented (crossed) by Professor Abraham Perold […]

BABYLONSTOREN, VOTED ONE OF THE BEST HOTELS IN THE WORLD

By IKON | February 6, 2018

Recently voted on Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List 2018 for being one of the best hotels in the world, Babylonstoren is a highlight not to be missed when traveling to Cape Town. Located along the renowned Franschhoek Valley Wine Route, Babylonstoren is an iconic turning point of days gone by. Previously a fruit and wine […]

ABADÍA RETUERTA LeDOMAINE – THE HEART OF VALLADOLID

By IKON | December 6, 2017

Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine is a beautifully appointed hotel set in the heart of Valladolid, a medieval-esc Spanish city. Recently voted as “#1 Best Hotel in Spain & Portugal by Condé Nast Traveler 2017”, Hotel Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine plays a significant role in Spanish history and is a restoration of what once was a 1000 year-old […]

IKON UNCORKED: BODEGAS PAGO DE LOS CAPELLANES

By IKON | November 30, 2017

Bodegas Pago de los Capellanes is located in Pedrosa de Duero, in the heart of the Ribera D.O. and owned by Paco Rodero and his wife Conchita Villa. It all started with Paco’s grandfather Doroteo Rodero who had a small plot with Tempranillo vines, and as a youngster, Paco took to winemaking with huge passion. […]

IKON UNCORKED: BODEGAS OSBORNE VORS

By IKON | September 29, 2017

This month, I am excited to share my notes from a recent historic tasting of Bodegas Osborne VORS (Very Old Rare Sherry) also known in Latin as (Vinum Optimum Rare Signatum). In order to qualify as a VORS, a Sherry wine must be greater than 30 years of age. The wines that I had the […]